Brown University offers two separate commuter benefit accounts, Transit and Parking, to help employees save on eligible commuting costs.
Important: Transit and Parking accounts cannot be used interchangeably. These benefits do not apply to parking in Brown University-owned lots.
The Transit Account allows eligible employees to contribute up to $270 per month (calendar year 2026) for eligible work-related non-RIPTA mass transit expenses, including:
The Parking Account allows eligible employees to contribute up to $340 per month (calendar year 2026) for eligible work-related parking expenses, including:
This benefit cannot be used for parking in Brown University-owned lots.
Regular faculty and staff working more than 50% time are eligible to participate in the Commuter Choice Spending Account.
Commuter Choice elections are managed through Workday and may be made during open enrollment or at the start of any month. Employees may change or cancel elections on a monthly basis.
Eligible expenses can be paid or reimbursed in one of two ways:
Unused balances may roll over from month to month and year to year. However, reimbursement cannot exceed IRS monthly limits, and any remaining funds are forfeited upon termination of employment.